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The Media Council Act of 2013 is undergoing a comprehensive legislative review aimed at modernizing the media’s regulatory framework to accord with the digital era, artificial intelligence (AI), and evolving media practices. Media Council…
Voices of survivors of modern slavery took centre stage in Nairobi on Monday as global leaders, policymakers and experts began a two-day forum seeking stronger action to protect vulnerable people, hold perpetrators accountable and…
Kenya Wildlife Service rangers in Tana River County have intercepted at least 20 corpses of dik dik and 15 of impala in Komorjila village, Tana North sub county in Tana River in an operation to stop wildlife poaching and sale of wild meat…
Nearly nine out of 10 Kenyans are being forced to cut back on essential spending to meet housing costs, a new survey by Habitat for Humanity International has revealed. The survey was contained in Habitat for Humanity’s new global housing…
Patients suffering from multiple non-communicable diseases (NCDs) could soon receive treatment for different conditions under one roof in a new health model being piloted in Murang’a County. The five-year M-Care project will establish a…
The fishing community in Siaya is calling on the legislative arm of the government to come up with legislation that will impose heavy penalties on manufacturers and users of outlawed fishing gear in the country’s territorial waters.…
Kirinyaga County has launched a week-long environmental campaign targeting to plant 250,000 tree seedlings ahead of Saturday’s presidential tree-planting challenge at Thiba Dam. The Environment Week activities were officially launched in…
Nandi County has set a target of planting 200,000 tree seedlings in a one-hour challenge as part of a week-long campaign to boost forest cover and restore degraded landscapes. Governor Stephen Sang said the campaign, which kicked off on…
Kiambu County officials and environmental partners have launched Mazingira Week to raise public awareness and encourage residents to take an active role in conserving the environment and protecting natural resources. The week-long…
Staff unions at Alupe University have joined their colleagues in the ongoing nationwide strike, demanding the negotiation and implementation of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), payment of salaries through the Exchequer…
African countries have been urged to strengthen systems for collecting and using agricultural data to ensure the continent can effectively implement and measure progress under the new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme…
India and Kenya have stepped up maritime and defence cooperation following a four-day visit by Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash to Mombasa that culminated in a joint sea exercise with the Kenya Navy. The Indian Navy’s frontline…
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has warned contractors handling government projects against delays, poor workmanship and laxity, saying firms that fail to meet contractual obligations will be held accountable. Lusaka singled out the…
Kenya has moved to strengthen its participation in global carbon markets with the launch of a new guide aimed at attracting high-integrity climate investments while protecting communities, ecosystems and the country’s national climate…
A somber mood has engulfed Kopudo village in Kabonyo –Kanyagwal ward, Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County, as three family members perished in Saturday Road accident at Awasi market, along the Kisumu–Kericho Highway. The accident involving a…
At first glance, the piles of bricks scattered across Lwala Nyakongo village appear to be nothing more than stacks of earth waiting to be sold. But for a group of women in the village within the Central Karachuonyo ward, Karachuonyo…
Jubilee Party leader Dr Fred Matiang’i has stepped up opposition demands for the government to disclose details of the recently launched Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East African Oil Refinery in Lamu, as well as mining concessions, to enhance…
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola (Bundibugyo) virus disease after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for seven years died while receiving treatment in Nairobi. Health Cabinet…
Murang’a County has stepped up preparations for this year’s Mazingira Day celebrations, with authorities aiming to mobilize about 6,700 people to plant 200,000 tree seedlings in one hour as part of a national environmental restoration…
West Pokot County has launched a week-long environmental conservation campaign targeting to plant 1.9 million trees during the current financial year against the projected national target of over 17.2million trees. The campaign, launched…
The government has begun reviewing the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy to address emerging forms of corruption and strengthen measures for preventing and reporting graft. Principal Secretary for Justice, Human Rights and…
Hundreds of residents on Monday stormed a Chinese-owned quarry in Kedong, Naivasha, demanding its closure for allegedly continuing operations despite a stop order from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). The…
Corporate partners have stepped up their support for the 2026 Safari Sevens, with increased investment in the tournament, player welfare, talent development and fan engagement ahead of the three-day competition. Speaking during the…
Teachers from across Vihiga County have been urged to prioritise their mental and physical health as a free medical camp gets underway ahead of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebrations. The medical camp, which began on September 27 and…
